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X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’

X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’

X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign. In its place, i…
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollu…
Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says

Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says

There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?…
U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sudden reversal

U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sudden reversal

Article URL: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/july-2026-jobs-report-rcna591138 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49209546 Poi…
Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPT, expanding GPT‑5.6 Luna access for free users

Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPT, expanding GPT‑5.6 Luna access for free users

Article URL: https://openai.com/index/improving-gpt-5-6-sol-in-chatgpt/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49199357 Points: 257 # Comm…
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry

The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry

Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report…
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware

As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options base…
Qwen3.8 Max now ranked as the best overall model by agentic index

Qwen3.8 Max now ranked as the best overall model by agentic index

Article URL: https://artificialanalysis.ai/?intelligence=agentic-index Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49200652 Points: 245 # Comme…
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI

AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI

Why humans need to moderate humans.…
After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives

After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives

Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.…
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up

Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up

After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies' improbable br…
Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus

Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus

Disney is looking into launching a free streaming option. When asked about Disney's plans for free, ad-supported streaming during an earnings call on …
Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets"

Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets"

Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.…
EA is now a private company

EA is now a private company

Electronic Arts has officially become a private company. Last September, EA announced that an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment F…
Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science

Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science

Article URL: https://openai.com/index/ten-advances-in-mathematics/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49157930 Points: 513 # Comments:…
Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health

Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health

Google is rolling out an update that will finally allow you to connect your Fitbit workouts, steps, vitals, and other data to Apple Health, as reporte…
Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate

Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."…
US Treasury undertakes historic intervention in yen market

US Treasury undertakes historic intervention in yen market

Article URL: https://www.ft.com/content/0f9b2fe7-bde4-4f5f-b49e-93ccb5da9ea8 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49143188 Points: 171 #…
Linux desktop market share has hit over 10% in North America

Linux desktop market share has hit over 10% in North America

Article URL: https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1vcpk8i/linux_desktop_market_share_has_hit_over_10_in/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com…
Running Kimi K3 on MI355X at Better Performance per Dollar Than B300

Running Kimi K3 on MI355X at Better Performance per Dollar Than B300

Article URL: https://www.wafer.ai/blog/kimi-k3-mi355x Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49141073 Points: 185 # Comments: 91…
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170

Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170

When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, a…
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple

Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic P…
Go 1.27 Interactive Tour

Go 1.27 Interactive Tour

Article URL: https://victoriametrics.com/blog/go-1-27/index.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49140218 Points: 205 # Comments: 7…
Cursor removed cost information from the usage page and CSV export

Cursor removed cost information from the usage page and CSV export

Article URL: https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-page-to-token-amount-what/167153 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49135257 Points: 191…
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey

Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.…
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.…
Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.…
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside

Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside

A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.…
India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them

India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them

India's app market generated a record $345 million in Q2.…
AI labs want to pump the brakes, but Amazon and SpaceX are still blasting off

AI labs want to pump the brakes, but Amazon and SpaceX are still blasting off

After years of pushing full speed ahead on AI, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says maybe it’s time for the AI industry to “pace” itself. Th…